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A reader reports: “Semiautomatic weapon went off like 20 times outside the unit block of O Street, NW one person appears to be dead. Multiple people being transported.”

Update from MPD: “The Third District is investigating a shooting with multiple adult victims in the unit block of O Street NW. They are being treated and transported to local hospitals. The public is safe. Anyone with information can call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.”

Full report: “Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide Branch seek the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a vehicle in reference to a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in the Unit block of O Street, Northwest.

At approximately 12:48 pm, members of the Third District responded to the listed location for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, the members located five adult male victims suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and after finding no signs consistent with life, two of the victims remained on the scene until transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The additional three victims were transported to area hospitals for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The decedents have been identified as 43-year-old Rashad Johnson and 53-year-old James Johnson, both of no fixed address. Read More

“Dear PoPville,

I saw your story about Francis Stevens pool being closed for the few months it is open in the summer – announced on May 24, a week before it was to open. That was just infuriating – that the city could not have determined what repairs needed to be done and did them between September of last year and May of this year, and notifying residents a week before it was to open.

Now today I went to go swimming at the Dunbar pool and there was a sign that said that the Dunbar pool is closed for the summer season starting June 17. WTF? Read More

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Thanks to Brent and Melissa for sharing around 3:30pm Sunday: “From Florida an Rhode Island Ave NW…. Plate obliterated but based on inspection sticker placement- maybe a MD driver…

Also no other car around- seems like car vs pole…” Read More

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